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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Today DeNami Designsis spotlighting the Tropical Drink set.You get a 10% savings for one week only! It's also a Design Team Blog Hop and I am your LAST STOP on the HOP! Hopefully you have hopped along the way and left a comment for your chance to win this stamp set! If you are just wondering in, no problem, you can find the list below!

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Hopefully this post is making it's way to you as I will be away for a bit and this post is scheduled. It's another bi-weekly challenge at The Ribbon Reel! It's Lenet'sturn to host and she ask us to make a card or project inspired by the picture- plus add ribbon, flowers and lace.

I used a sentiment fromPaper Sweeties Occasionssentiment set. I made a flower from tissue paper. I used a variety of papers from my stash and distressed the edges.

Here is the inspiration photo.

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you. We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

I started with a white card base which I trimmed a 1/4 inch shorter which leaves a peek of the back panel of the card. I then cut a panel from DeNami Emerald Green cardstock and stamped it using the Gingham Background. (Can you see it?) A white doily and scalloped circle was added to the center of the card. A thin yellow strip cardstock was placed at the lower portion of the card.

I had a card concept in my head, but it turned out totally different when I tried to get my layout to fit. I didn't have time to re-cut the die pieces, but I like how it turned out...I almost didn't make it. I totally broke a sweat and thought for sure this was going to be a fail! I am so glad you can pull your supplies first. Otherwise, I would never make it.

I started with a pink card base onto which I added my white panel. I cut three different hexagons. Next I ran the cuts through again using the size down to cut the centers out of each. I played around with my layout for the hexagons until I got them how I liked. I then stamped my sentiment in the lower left corner. Next I stamped the mini butterfly in my pink, yellow, and gray ink. Finally I added three small solid hexagons to the left side of the card front above my sentiment.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

I am back today sharing my second card using some goodies from Craftponand offer another chance to win a shopping spree! Details to follow! :-)

Let me just say when I saw this Cameo I couldn't wait to make something with this beauty. You must check out the Craftpon Etsy shop because there are many beautiful varieties and colors to choose from. I love them ALL! It was perfect to embellish a fussy seam binding bow. The seam binding used is from My Craft Spotand the color is Raspberry Truffle.

Monday, June 17, 2013

I have a fun Birthday card to share and an opportunity for you to win some goodies from TWO Etsy's Shops! Today and tomorrow I am posting a card that shares some goodies from these shops. The owner, KK, has generously offered a fabulous giveaway to you! Be sure to check back tomorrow for another chance to win a shopping spree of your own. More details to follow!

I know that many of my readers enjoy purchasing unique craft supplies outside of the big box stores. I turn to Etsy for these items.

For todays card, I used two items one item from each shop. I love the wonderful button collection they have at Craftpon(among other things) They have a unique variety and I love the quality. I used the Classic Big 4-hole button item number: 10000149-006. How fun! In red ink, I stamped the Oval Victorian Antique Mirror Frame from the Stampcow Etsy shop.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Today I have a patriotic card to share for the DeNami Designs Product Spotlight - Starry Burst! This fabulous stamp is on sale for one week only at DeNami for 10% off. So pull this into your shopping cart for some savings!

Here is what I have for you today!

I started with a cream card base which I stamped the Starry Burstat the bottom of the card face and colored with copic markers. I added the gorgeous scripted sentiment God Bless America to the center.

I dry embossed with a woodgrain texture and distressed the edges. I then added the focal panel to the Kraft card base. A star border was added to the top followed by adding a length of Baker's Twine from the Classic Packtied off in a double bow.

Hop on over to the other talented ladies to see their creations with this stamp!

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

It's that time of year when Father's Day and Birthday's sneak up on me...so having said that I had to get cranking and slowly cranking it is...I am finding it hard to sneak crafty time right now.

Most of you know I tend to create more shabby layer upon layer cards..., but truly, I am an eclectic crafter...I craft by mood, and today I was in a fun and cute kind of mood. I did jump start my mojo with the current Paper Smooches Designer Draft Challenge, however my creativity got going with the scene, so I took some creative liberty with the sketch if you will! :-) The bones are still there!:-)

Here is what I have to share!

The entirety of my card with created using items from my scrap pile. Sadly, I never make a dent in "said" scrap pile. I started with a yellow card base (not even sure of the color name/brand as it was in the stash), and I added my striped patterned paper. (DCWV). I added some fun glitter ribbon to the top. Next I created my scene on a piece of white cardstock.

I used Paper Smooches Surf and Turf...I had to use the Pelican because it reminds me of my home state of Florida. I miss home tons. Besides the obvious of missing my family, I am a coastal gal at heart! :-) I then added Mr. Crab holding the fun sentiment "You're Swell!

I die-cut the clouds and added a touch of white paint to them. Being a girl who loves buttons, I added a row at the bottom...all of which have been laced with twine.

I hope you enjoyed my fun little share. I am joining in at: Paper Smooches Sparks. I added my pelican and cloud to the left side verses the right, and well, I needed another cloud and my sweet crab in there. :-)

Sunday, June 9, 2013

{This is my second post of the day, if you are looking for the DeNami Designs Patterned Paper Blog Hop clickhere)

Hard to believe it's time for another challenge at The Ribbon Reel already! Zuzana is our host and she has asked that we create a card with pearls, plus ribbon, lace and twine. The Pearls can be adhesive, brads, pins...whatever your heart desires as long as you show us your treasured pearls.

I started with a white card base next adding my white lattice rectangle cut. I added some patterned paper from Pink Paislee Bayberry cottage collection to the center. I stamped DeNami Designs Decorative Crest Circle with Peeled Paint distress ink onto my green cardstock. I added three beautiful rose buds to the center embellishing with some pearls from my stash. I die-cut a fancy flourish adding to the top of my Decorative Crest.

I tied a double Mauve Mesh bow which I further embellished with anIvory Button Twinedouble bow, vintage pearl button and a sentiment tag stamped using DeNami Designs Thoughtful Greeting Set. I just love how perfect these little sentiments are for tags. :-) A final finishing touch was adding some crochet trim across the top.

Here is the new inspiration photo to kick start your mojo.

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blogto see what the other talented ladies have created for you. We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness.

It's DeNamiBlog Hop Time! Are you feeling inspired by all the Patterned Paper Inspiration so far? I am so glad you could join me from Tina'sblog. If you just popped in no worries, be sure to start at the DeNami Design Blog, so you don't miss out on some fabulous Patterned Paper creations today plus you don't want to miss out on YOUR chance to win a DeNami Designs Mini Shopping Spree. 2 very lucky commenters will win $20.00 gift certificates to DeNami Designs. Now that's cool! So show some love to all those talented crafters participating in today's hop.You have until June 10th 11:59 PST to leave comments on all the blogs to be eligible for the Prize.Here is my happy and sunshiny card I have to share today!

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Yesterday was the Paper Sweeties June Release and today I have one more share using a new and previously released stamp. I hope you have had a chance to check them out and added a few to your shopping cart.

My share today is rather CAS with touches of embossing. I just wish wish wish I could photograph white cards well. I used Faith, Hope, and Love and the sentiment from Spring is Here.

To keep with the wedding theme, I wanted to make a card that would be perfect for a Bridal Shower. It has a simple elegance to it.

As you can see, I embossed the lower portion of the dress adding color to the sash and flowers. I added a length of blue ribbon and tied in a bow adding a simple white rose to the center.

Please be sure to stop by thePaper Sweeties Blog and the rest of this talented team to see one more Paper Sweeties creation!

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

It's Day 3 of the June Paper Sweeties release and that also means all those fabulous sets you have been getting sneak peeks at are available in the Paper Sweeties Store! Today I am sharing the LOVE set! This is a "builder" set where you can create your own stamps and postmarks. But there are other possibilities as well as with any stamp set.

Inspiration for my card started with this vintage image I had in my stash. It sure was an awesome jumping point to build my colors and design. I just love the vintage/distressed images of the stamps.

Don't forget that today is the day to get your hot little hands on some new Paper Sweeties goodness! Please head over to the Paper Sweeties Blog and the rest of the Design Team to see what they have whipped up for the release.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Hi there and welcome to Day 2 of the Paper Sweeties June release! The Design Team will continue on with featuring cards over the next few days to give you a sneak peek at what will be released on the 4th!!!

Here is what I have for you showcasing Best Wishes.

I stamped the "Many Thanks" sentiment inside the beautiful stamped frame. I used an oval nestie to cut the sentiment out layering on a coordinating scallop die-cut of brown cardstock.

I added my beautiful damask paper to the card base adding part of a doily to the left side. I took a length of Vintage Seam Binding and wrapped it around the left side of the card front and tied in a fussy bow embellished further with a twine bow and flower.

I added my sentiment panel and some pearls for an elegant touch.

You will want to check out the rest of the Paper Sweeties Design Team to see what they have created with the new release. You can also find the list here to visit their blogs and leave them some love.